Arthur Cox is one of Ireland’s largest and oldest law firms and is presently led by managing partner Geoff Moore. Founded more than 100 years ago in Dublin, where it is still based, the firm now employs 530 legal professionals across its headquarters and offices in Belfast, London,
New York and San Francisco.
The firm
has a strong presence across every practice area in Ireland achieving tier 1 for
almost every practice area.
In asset finance the firm
assisted clients linked with the aviation and banking sectors whilst in banking and finance the firm focuses on
assisting clients with a mix of
financings and refinancings.
In debt capital markets the firm worked on a mix of DCM work including green bond deals and high yield deals, meanwhile in
equity capital markets the firm's work focuses on
assisting clients associated with tech,
banking and financial services with secondary share offerings.
In structured finance and
securitisation the firm's work focused on
assisting with a range of transactions for clients in the banking, investment management and financial services sectors.
In financial services regulatory
work the firm is particularly active assisting clients linked with technology or financial services.
In investment funds the firm worked on a mix of domestic and cross border formation and structuring work
In M&A the firm's work focused on
assisting
on acquisitions and sales for clients from a range of sectors including healthcare and technology.
In projects work the firm worked on a range of projects including renewables,
transportation and real estate projects.
In restructuring and
insolvency the firm works on a mix of corporate and financial restructurings as well as some insolvencies for clients from a range of sectors but especially banking and investment management.
“Team- highly
diligent, and professional with a keen ability to deliver on time.”
“Professional,
friendly and responsive.”
“Their
expertise is very satisfactory and appreciate their ability to understand complicated cases and
advise most suitable solution in guidance of governing law and regulations.”
Bank lending: Lender side
“There were
a number of requests made by the borrower which, taken at face value, could easily be rejected from a legal perspective. However, AC team took a commercial approach and explained potential risks. We managed to get comfortable with the level of risk involved and were able to agree a compromise with our borrower.”
“AC are efficient,
pragmatic and
very easy to work with.
They are extremely responsive and have always met our deadlines.”
“They were responsive, provided clear and concise advise, were very personable - despite a very tight timetable and long hours on the deal.”
“Knowledge of legislation and regulations in jurisdiction, understanding of the debt capital market space, commercial awareness.”
“Very approachable,
experienced and provided good legal advice.”
“More than most teams we work with, they are partner led, always a very high level of partner involvement which brings industry knowledge and insight to deals not always seen in other firms.”
“Market leading energy and M&A practice.”
“Highly focused, dedicated, disciplined team.”
Restructuring and insolvency
“Practical and commercial advice.”
“Extremely knowledgeable, responsive, pragmatic and commercial.”
“Understands her client position extremely well and delivers solutions to get deals progressed.”
“Super-responsive, commercial and all over the detail as well as the bigger picture.”
“Phil does everything well from his responsiveness to his solution finding capability.
He is highly technically proficient but combines that with a strong business head and a pragmatic approach to problems.
He is very innovative.
“Ian is hugely focused on what the client is trying to achieve and then getting you there.
Very hands on
on everything
I've ever done with him - very attentive and we know we can trust his judgement.”
“Everything, best in class real estate lawyer in Ireland.”
“Friendly,
approachable and experienced.”
“Darragh has an immense knowledge on a number of different areas I engaged him. He has helped with loan sales, various litigation related to non-performing loan portfolios and loan restructures. Given the number of departure in my firm, he has been instrumental in helping me with background and also helping me figure out the various risks not just legal but also commercial.
He is also very good
in explaining complex legal terms in plain language, clearly laying out the pros and cons, which then allows me to make decisions quickly.”
“Very friendly and helpful person, knows well what he is doing.”
“He has clear understanding of any case and advise solution and/or explain the situation clearly. He is
very good at printing proper wording for any situation.”
“A young lawyer, with loads of ability.”
“Very
organised, highly
diligent and consummate professional.”
“Energy sector
expertise.”
“He's sharp,
collegiate and commercial.”
Among its clients in finance work are
AviLease, Ryanair, Aviator Capital,
Goldman Sachs,
Kennedy Wilson,
Bank of Ireland,
Brookfield and
Ares.
Among its clients in capital markets are
Barclays,
Deutsche Bank,
NTMA,
Bank of Ireland,
Seagate Technology
and Flutter Entertainment.
Among its investment funds clients are
Franklin Templeton,
Invesco,
Blackstone, PIMCO and
Aztec.
Among its clients in M&A are CRH, Flutter Entertainment,
Bank of Ireland,
John Laing and
Chanelle Pharma.
Among its clients in
Projects
are Power Capital,
National Broadband Ireland and
Energia.
Among its clients in restructuring and insolvency are Nordic Aviation Capital, Mallinckrodt,
Bank of Ireland,
Avaya Holdings and
Central Bank of Ireland.
